Isbn: 9781104093075 - helena’s household: a tale of rome in the first century (1882) (3 resultados)

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Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Helena's Household: A Tale of Rome in the First Century is a historical novel written by James DeMille and published in 1882. The book is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and tells the story of Helena, a Roman noblewoman who is forced to flee her home after her father is accused of treason. Helena finds refuge in the household of a wealthy merchant, where she becomes a tutor to the merchant's daughter and falls in love with his son. However, their happiness is threatened by the political turmoil and violence that grips Rome, as Nero's reign becomes increasingly tyrannical and corrupt. As Helena navigates the dangers of life in Rome, she must also confront her own beliefs and values, as she grapples with the question of what it means to be a good person in a society that is morally bankrupt. DeMille's novel is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in ancient Rome, filled with richly drawn characters and a compelling plot. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social realities of the time, as well as the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…